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22mBobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1
21mNCCF Church Sharing - June 23, 2019
NCCF Church · Jun 25
23mNCCF Church Sharing - June 16, 2019
NCCF Church · Jun 18
18mBobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18
9mChurch Sharing - May 12, 2019
NCCF Church · May 13
15mAnnie Poonen - Some Aspects of Motherhood
Annie Poonen · May 13
19mChurch Sharing - May 5, 2019
NCCF Church · May 6
1h 8mZac Poonen - Entering the Life of Victory
Zac Poonen · Apr 29
12mChurch Sharing - April 21, 2019
NCCF Church · Apr 22
15mChurch Sharing - April 14, 2019
NCCF Church · Apr 15
1h 1mZac Poonen - Manifesting the Holiness and Compassion of God
Zac Poonen · Apr 15
14mBobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2
10mNCCF Church Sharing - March 24, 2019
NCCF Church · Mar 28
23m13. Quality Not Quantity - Inner Life Before Outer Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25
21m10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11
25m6. New-Covenant Parent-Children Relationship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
22m5. New-Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25
12mBeregovoy's Family and Megan Commit to NCCF
NCCF Church · Feb 24
54mZac Poonen - Devotion To Christ Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Feb 4
22mBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31
4m 49sNCCF Church Sharing - January 13, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 22
15mNCCF Church Sharing - January 20, 2019
NCCF Church · Jan 22
18mNCCF Church Sharing - December 23, 2018
NCCF Church · Dec 29
29mJeremy Utley - Deliverance from Selfish Christianity
Jeremy Utley · Dec 18
August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions
True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.
22mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Stiff-necked vs Easily Broken
Bobby McDonald · Jul 1, 2019 · 22m
The central message is the need for Christians to overcome the stubbornness of a 'stiff-necked' self-will by embracing a broken will characterized by love. The speaker argues that clinging to one's own will leads to conflict and a loss of peace, whereas yielding to God's will, exemplified by the patience and forbearance described in 1 Corinthians 13, brings true rest and freedom. This surrender is best illustrated by the selfless devotion of a parent.
21mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 23, 2019
CFC Messages · Jun 25, 2019 · 21m
The speaker encourages the audience to run the way of God's commandments with zeal, drawing inspiration from Psalm 119:32. This means actively pursuing obedience in areas like apologizing, rejoicing with others, and tackling undesirable tasks, using Jesus' example of washing feet. Crucially, the speaker emphasizes that this zealous running is not based on personal determination but on faith in God's promise to provide the ability, which in turn will enlarge one's heart.
23mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - June 16, 2019
CFC Messages · Jun 18, 2019 · 23m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws heavily from 1 Peter 1:13, urging listeners to prepare their minds, remain sober, and fix their hope entirely on God's grace. He stresses that grace is a gift received through faith and humility, and that maintaining a clean heart is essential for spiritual sobriety.
18mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Fading To The Background So Jesus Can Be Preeminent
Bobby McDonald · Jun 18, 2019 · 18m
The central message is that Christians must intentionally fade into the background so that Jesus Christ can remain preeminent in all areas of life. Drawing an analogy to photography, the speaker argues that when Jesus is the clear focus, everything else becomes secondary or blurry. Practically, this requires obedience, as Jesus modeled by humbling himself to the lowest place, and it means prioritizing God's will over personal desires, even in family conflicts. The goal is for the church and our homes to reflect Jesus's glory, not our own achievements.
9mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - May 12, 2019
CFC Messages · May 13, 2019 · 9m
The message emphasizes that Christians should strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker encourages the congregation to be sources of comfort to others, drawing from passages about refreshing and comforting others. Ultimately, the core message is to approach God boldly with faith, humility, and brokenness, trusting in His promise that He will not cast anyone out.
15mNCCF Church
transcribingAnnie Poonen - Some Aspects of Motherhood
Annie Poonen · May 13, 2019 · 15m
The central goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ in all aspects of life. This reflection is achieved individually through personal growth in purity and corporately by becoming fully functioning members within the local church.
19mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - May 5, 2019
CFC Messages · May 6, 2019 · 19m
The central message emphasizes the daily necessity of encouraging one another, drawing heavily from Hebrews 3:13. The speaker stresses that encouragement should be a constant, daily practice, not just a weekly event, as this prevents the heart from becoming hardened by sin. Ultimately, the ability to encourage others flows from drawing deep from God's grace, especially during personal struggles.
1h 8mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Entering the Life of Victory
Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2019 · 1h 8m
The central message is that true victory over sin requires a determined effort to learn to walk, comparing the process to a child learning to walk rather than being constantly carried. The speaker argues that a wholehearted disciple should achieve this victory in about two years, drawing parallels to the Israelites' original two-year timeline after leaving Egypt. He emphasizes that spiritual maturity requires actively engaging with the struggle against sin rather than remaining in a state of perpetual comfort.
12mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - April 21, 2019
CFC Messages · Apr 22, 2019 · 12m
The central message is that Christians must strive to be reflections of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning as members of the local church. The speaker emphasizes that building the body of Christ happens not just in public gatherings, but privately through one's attitudes and thoughts. He stresses the need to seek God's strength to use one's gifts, acknowledging that the Holy Spirit must ultimately affirm God's work in others.
15mNCCF Church
Church Sharing - April 14, 2019
CFC Messages · Apr 15, 2019 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that the Christian life requires being a reflection of Jesus, achieved both individually through purity and corporately within the church. He draws parallels from David's life in 1 Samuel, showing that when we forget God's provisions or fear man more than God, we act foolishly. However, God's faithfulness ensures that even in our foolishness, His kindness leads us to true repentance, echoing the sentiment that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted.
1h 1mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Manifesting the Holiness and Compassion of God
Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2019 · 1h 1m
The central goal of the Christian life is to be conformed to the image of Christ, as stated in Romans 8:29. The speaker cautions against letting secondary goals—such as worldly success, wealth, or even solely focusing on social work—distract from this primary destination. He emphasizes that all life decisions, including parenting ambitions, must be evaluated against the singular goal of Christ-likeness.
14mNCCF Church
Bobby McDonald - Our Self Denial Is Not Perfect, But It's the Water That God Will Turn Into Wine
Bobby McDonald · Apr 2, 2019 · 14m
The central message is that Christian growth involves a gradual transformation, moving toward reflecting the nature of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved through consistent self-denial, which doesn't result in immediate perfection but rather a persistent change in thought and feeling over time. Furthermore, the speaker advises believers to guard their ears and minds against excessive curiosity, recognizing that motives like comparison or seeking validation can lead to spiritual pitfalls.
10mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - March 24, 2019
CFC Messages · Mar 28, 2019 · 10m
The central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through personal purity and corporately within the local church. Key actions to maintain this unity include giving up personal preferences, embracing suffering for what is right, and serving without seeking recognition. The speaker stresses that preserving the unity of the Spirit requires diligent effort from every believer.
23mNCCF Church
13. Quality Not Quantity - Inner Life Before Outer Life - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 25, 2019 · 23m
The central message is that the New Covenant emphasizes internal righteousness and quality over the Old Covenant's focus on external actions and quantity. Jesus taught that true righteousness comes from the heart—addressing root issues like anger and lust—rather than merely following external rules. This principle applies to all areas, including prayer, fasting, and giving, where the motive and quality of action are paramount.
21mNCCF Church
10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 11, 2019 · 21m
The central message is that entering the New Covenant requires more than intellectual knowledge or cleverness; it demands a childlike humility. The speaker emphasizes that pride in one's intelligence or knowledge hinders the reception of divine revelation, which is instead given to those who are humble, like babies. True understanding and participation in the New Covenant come through genuine discipleship, not academic prowess.
25mNCCF Church
6. New-Covenant Parent-Children Relationship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2019 · 25m
The central message emphasizes that raising children should be done for the glory of God, not for earthly reputation. The speaker stresses the importance of teaching children to obey and respect their parents, citing the promise attached to honoring one's parents. Parents must also be careful not to provoke their children to anger, and when anger occurs, immediate repentance before God is crucial to maintain one's testimony before the devil.
22mNCCF Church
5. New-Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Feb 25, 2019 · 22m
The speaker emphasizes that all aspects of Christian life, including marriage and parenting, must be done to the glory of God, not for human recognition. He warns that God judges not outward appearance or public behavior, but the hidden motives and actions within the home. He then redirects focus to Ephesians 5:21, teaching that both husbands and wives are to be mutually subject to one another in the fear of Christ, mirroring Christ's voluntary submission to the Father.
12mNCCF Church
Beregovoy's Family and Megan Commit to NCCF
CFC Messages · Feb 24, 2019 · 12m
The speakers share testimonies of their journey toward Christ, emphasizing that following Jesus requires total surrender, giving up worldly attachments, and recognizing that nothing else can satisfy the soul. They describe experiencing a deep void in life that was only filled by a personal relationship with Jesus, leading to complete peace, freedom from sin, and a realization of their new identity in Him. They express commitment to the local church community as a place of continued growth and devotion to Christ.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Devotion To Christ Is Primary
Zac Poonen · Feb 4, 2019 · 54m
The central message is that Christian life requires a deep devotion to Christ, which is demonstrated both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws parallels from Paul's warning in Ephesus and Elijah's lament, emphasizing that while the church is a body, its spiritual health is vulnerable and requires constant vigilance. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live lives of genuine devotion, recognizing that spiritual decline can happen even in seemingly strong communities.
22mNCCF Church
transcribingBobby McDonald - Clinging To The Lord
Bobby McDonald · Jan 31, 2019 · 22m
The central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation happens both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by actively participating as a fully functioning member within the local church.
4m 49sNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 13, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 4m 49s
The central message is that true discipleship is demonstrated first in private obedience to God, rather than solely through outward acts of love within the church. The speaker argues that while loving one another is the evidence others see, God judges us by our daily self-denial and obedience to the Father in secret. Jesus exemplified this by living obediently and humbling himself every day, which is the model for Christian discipleship.
15mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - January 20, 2019
CFC Messages · Jan 22, 2019 · 15m
The speaker emphasizes that a core goal for Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ, which requires both personal purity and functioning within the local church. A key focus is on the necessity of embracing correction, drawing from Proverbs and 2 Timothy 3:16. The speaker argues that a wise person welcomes correction because they recognize they have not attained full wisdom, contrasting this with the tendency to become offended by critique. Finally, the message connects the Old Testament promise of a Shepherd to the reality of Christ as the Good Shepherd.
18mNCCF Church
NCCF Church Sharing - December 23, 2018
CFC Messages · Dec 29, 2018 · 18m
The message emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker draws encouragement from Philippians 1:6, asserting that God has the power to perfect the work He started in us, regardless of circumstances. Ultimately, believers must place their complete confidence in Christ's work, even when facing suffering, and learn to rejoice in the Lord.
29mNCCF Church
Jeremy Utley - Deliverance from Selfish Christianity
Jeremy Utley · Dec 18, 2018 · 29m
The central message is a warning against 'selfish Christianity,' where spiritual pursuits are focused solely on personal enjoyment and attainment rather than sharing God's blessings with others. The speaker draws from Isaiah 58 to argue that true devotion involves a longing to share what God has already enjoyed, contrasting this with the danger of self-satisfaction, as seen in Jonah and the parable of the lost son. The ultimate calling is to prioritize others' needs, even at personal cost, as exemplified by Christ's sacrifice.